Air Quality Modelling and its Applications in Environmental Management

Air Quality Modelling and its Applications in Environmental Management is a comprehensive text that discusses air pollution and health impacts, modeling techniques, and applications in managing air pollution episodes and understanding the health benefits of mitigation measures. It also explores adaptive grids and chemical data assimilation in air quality modeling and health risk assessment.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2023
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Air Quality Modelling and its Applications in Environmental Management is a comprehensive guide that delves into the realm of air pollution and its detrimental effects on human health. By employing advanced modeling techniques, the book provides valuable insights into the observed features of air pollution, enabling effective management of air pollution episodes. It also helps in understanding the health impacts and co-benefits of air pollution mitigation efforts.

After providing a brief overview of the topic, the book proceeds to conduct a thorough analysis of various applications related to air pollution. These applications encompass dust, acid rain, ozone sources, and aerosol sources, as well as secondary aerosol sources and aerosol microphysics. The editors further explore the use of adaptive grids in air quality modeling and the modeling of biogenic sources of air pollution.

The book concludes with an examination of chemical data assimilation and health risk assessment, emphasizing the importance of integrating chemical information into air quality models for accurate risk assessment. Throughout the text, air quality modeling and its applications are seamlessly integrated, offering a holistic understanding of the critical role that air quality modeling plays in air pollution management and health risk assessment.

This book is a valuable resource for environmental professionals, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of air pollution and its impact on human health. By leveraging the power of modeling, it provides a framework for developing effective strategies and solutions to address air pollution challenges and promote a healthier environment for all.

Dimension: 229 x 151 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780443138522